The Detroit Pistons visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, December 22, at 10:00 PM ET at Moda Center. Detroit carries a 1-game winning streak, while Portland enters on a 3-game winning run.
The teams met once this season, with the Pistons winning 122-116 at home on December 5. Detroit holds a 22-6 record, and Portland is 12-16 on the season.
Detroit will be without several players on assignment to the G League, including Isaac Jones, Bobi Klintman, Chaz Lanier, Wendell Moore Jr., and Tolu Smith. Jalen Duren is probable with a left hip contusion, and Ronald Holland II is questionable with left knee soreness.
Portland faces significant injuries as Damian Lillard (left Achilles) and Scoot Henderson (left hamstring) are out, along with Jrue Holiday (right calf), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb), Blake Wesley (right foot), and Javonte Cooke. Jerami Grant is questionable with left Achilles soreness.
Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with 27.0 points, 9.2 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Jalen Duren adds 18.0 points and 11.0 rebounds. Tobias Harris contributes 13.6 points, and Duncan Robinson averages 12.0 points per game.
Portland relies on Deni Avdija, who averages 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists, and Shaedon Sharpe, contributing 22.0 points per game. Jerami Grant adds 20.0 points, and Jrue Holiday averages 16.7 points and 8.3 assists when available.
Recent form shows Detroit dominating Charlotte 112-86 and narrowly losing in overtime to Dallas, while Portland has won back-to-back games against Sacramento, including a 134-133 OT victory.
